Atlanta

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Median income: $66,300

Median home price: $166,000

Home price growth forecast : 5.3%

Even though it was hit hard by the recession, Atlanta has claimed the top spot on Penske's list for four years running. Home to Coca-Cola, Home Depot and roughly a dozen other Fortune 500 companies, the city offers a range of job opportunities. And the cost of living is pretty cheap -- less than half the cost of Manhattan -- with much warmer weather (well... except for this winter).